News Breaker
Turkey harvest during 2021 season down almost 11 percent from 2020
The 2021 turkey harvest in Louisiana was down almost 11 percent from 2020 and the culprit was likely heavy spring rains.[…]
Hunting
Hunting
LWFC approves NOI for hunting regs, seasons and WMA rules for 2021-22
The LWFC approved notices of intent for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 hunting seasons, 2021-22 WMA seasons and rules and regulations.[…]
Deer Hunting
Millennium Q200 Buck Hut
The Millennium Buck Hunt is perfect for bowhunters who want to stand to shoot, but it fits sit-down hunters with guns and crossbows.[…]
Hunting Reports
Young hunter killed opening day bird for third-straight season
Hayden Johnson, 7, killed a turkey for the third-straight season on opening morning of the youth hunt weekend in Jackson Parish.[…]
Features
Spring squirrels: a tasty bonus treat for Louisiana hunters
Louisiana’s three-week spring squirrel season gives hunters a chance to test their dogs — and put some great game on the table.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF agents arrest father and son for turkey hunting violations in Claiborne Parish
LDWF enforcement agents arrested a father and son for alleged turkey hunting violations in Claiborne Parish on April 17.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF to conduct public hearing April 21 on amendment pertaining to use of deer urine
The LDWF will conduct a public hearing on April 21, 2021 on an amendment adopted by the LWFC pertaining to the use of natural deer urine.[…]
Deer Hunting
Three men cited for illegally taken deer in St. Tammany Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited three Slidell men on April 16 for allegedly taking a deer during a closed season in St. Tammany Parish.[…]
Deer Hunting
Dunstan chestnut trees offer deer, other wildlife plenty of chow
Chestnuts are high in carbohydrates and proteins and will attract deer, squirrels and other wildlife to your area.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Rectifire offers choke tubes for turkey hunters’ shotguns
Rectifire has shotgun choke tubes for any turkey hunter’s needs.[…]
Alligator
South Carolina gator gives up surprising stomach contents
A South Carolina alligator harvested on April 8, 2021 showed a sampling of what it had been munching on throughout its lifetime.[…]
News Breaker
Nine people cited for turkey hunting violations during 2021 opening weekend
LDWF Enforcement agents cited nine people for alleged turkey hunting violations during the opening weekend of the 2021 turkey hunting season.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Nomad turkey vest fills the latest needs of turkey hunters
Nomad enters market with up-to-date turkey hunting vest.[…]
Columns
Wild turkeys: It’s tough to add birds
Habitat improvement is a key to efforts at building a huntable turkey flock in your neck of the woods when April arrives.[…]
Features
Hunting property line gobblers
Turkeys often hang out in places you don’t have permission to hunt. Here’s how to deal with gobblers on the next piece of property.[…]
Deer of the Year
Hunting buddies help Voorhies tag public land buck
John Voorhies took this 10-point trophy buck, which scored 191.73, while hunting the Spring Bayou WMA near Marksville.[…]